Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 2

The shape of the skull is abnormal at birth, featuring two prominent angles? Since birth, my head has been shaped like a square television. The bones on the top and sides of my skull feel particularly thick. I had a CT scan done at my own expense, and the doctor confirmed that my...

Please provide more context or specific information regarding the neck for further assistance? Hello, Deputy Director. Thank you for your response. However, why do some online medical articles suggest a connection between stomach issues and the cervical spine? I had a relapse in ...

Hit on the top of the head? This morning around 9:20, I was hit on the top of my head by a basketball. It hurt a little at the moment, but the pain went away after a minute or two. I haven't experienced any other symptoms since then. Do I need to get checked?

Head injury About two years ago, I had a motorcycle accident and hit my right forehead. I went to the hospital at that time and had a head X-ray, which showed no issues. However, recently I have noticed some swelling in my right eyelid and the area above my eyelid on the forehead...

A child fell down? If a young child accidentally bumps their head while playing and initially cries but is comforted, it is important to monitor them for 72 hours. If there are no symptoms such as vomiting, excessive sleepiness, fainting, and they are eating and drinking normally...

Cervical spinal cord issues and surgery? Hello, Vice Dean. I would like to consult you. I have congenital S-shaped scoliosis, with a lumbar curvature of 90 degrees and significant thoracic curvature. In 2000, I developed a gastric condition that led me to sleep in a raised positi...

How to monitor intracranial pressure after the placement of a ventriculostomy catheter? Hello Doctor: My father is currently in a vegetative state. Before he fell into a complete coma, he was still conscious and able to move his eyes. During that time, it was discovered that he h...

Cranial mass and depression Hello, two months ago I slipped in the bathroom and hit the left side of my head. There is still a lump and a dent, but I only experienced severe pain and dizziness for the first few weeks after the injury. I currently have no discomfort. I would like ...

Cerebral hypoxia My boyfriend is 43 years old. On the morning of February 17, he suddenly became rigid all over, drooled, and after five minutes, his lips turned purple. When the ambulance arrived about five minutes later, he had no pulse. They used an AED but there was still no ...

Half of the tongue is flaccid? Hello, doctor. I underwent a resection surgery for an intracranial hemangioma last November, located in the cerebellum, which was compressing the brainstem and cerebellum. Before the surgery, I experienced symptoms such as hand numbness, left-sided ...

Subarachnoid hemorrhage from a car accident? Hello, doctor. My mother is 61 years old and had a car accident on February 4th. She sustained a 7 cm laceration on the left side of her head and multiple abrasions on her body. A CT scan showed subarachnoid hemorrhage, but the emergen...

Sacral cyst? Hello Doctor: I accidentally had pressure applied to my sacral vertebra, which resulted in a slight numbness in my labia (but there is no pain at all). Later, I consulted an orthopedic doctor who mentioned spinal stenosis and attempted to perform a lumbar traction, b...

Feeling a sense of heaviness or pressure in the head? For about two years, I have been experiencing a sensation of discomfort in my head, primarily in the back and on both sides, which feels dull and swollen. I also have difficulty concentrating and occasionally experience mild s...

What should you pay attention to after hitting a door frame? Hello, doctor. Earlier, I accidentally bumped the upper right side of my head against a door frame because I didn't pay attention to its height. My mom saw it and said it was quite a hard hit, but currently, there ...

Cervical spine fracture Hello Doctor, my relative was in a car accident two days ago. The vehicle in front made an emergency stop, causing my relative, who was riding a motorcycle, to collide with it due to insufficient braking. They experienced severe pain at the scene and were ...

Recovery status after brain injury? Hello, doctor. My mother fell and suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage about two weeks ago, primarily affecting the left frontal and temporal lobes. At that time, her Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was 5-6. After undergoing craniotomy, her curren...

Could it be a brain tumor? When I shake my head or nod, I feel a painful sensation inside my head as if something is moving around, but I don’t experience any pain when I'm not doing those movements. The pain is located in the upper back part of my head. Could this be a brai...

Intracranial hemorrhage after a car accident? I am 18 years old and had a car accident three months ago that resulted in intracranial hemorrhage. I am currently recovering well and have already stopped medication. Will the intracranial hemorrhage fully recover? Will it affect my ...

The cause of hemangiomas is not fully understood? Hello doctor, my family member was hospitalized on January 2nd due to subarachnoid hemorrhage. They underwent a CT scan and angiography, and although they have been continuously examined, no aneurysm has been found. The attending ...

Motor vehicle accident head injury? Hello, Dr. Chang. I would like to ask you about my condition. I was involved in a traffic accident in June 2023, and the doctor's diagnosis included: 1. Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage and subdural hematoma 2. Skull fracture 3. Right lun...